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This elected board is responsible for overseeing, guiding, and directing the ministries, programs, and mission of the church. It meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the lounge.
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- Administration
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Personnel - Architecture
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Integrity - Buildings
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Grounds - Christian
Education
- Communication
- Finance
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Stewardship - Mission
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Outreach - Nominating
- Parish Life
- Worship
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Music - Youth
Ministries
Session Members
2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
Dave Green | Amy Grella | Troy Bailey |
Dave Hicks | Betsy Hohlfelder | Glenn Child |
Rick Jacobs | Woody Hughes | Pat Jacobs |
Phil Johnson | Tim Lease | Keith Mason |
Michelle Snyder | Gordon Mitchell | Jean Miewald |
Margaret Zabo | Mary Beth Waine | Jason Robosky |
Session Committee Assignments
Committee/Office | Members |
Administration And Personnel Committee | Rick Jacobs, Mary Beth Waine |
Building and Grounds Committee | Dave Hicks, Tim Lease |
Christian Education Committee | Betsy Hohlfelder, Dave Green, Mary Beth Waine |
Communications Committee | Glenn Child, Pat Jacobs |
Finance and Stewardship Committee | Phil Johnson, Troy Bailey |
Mission and Outreach Committee | Keith Mason, Jean Miewald |
Nominating Committee | Woody Hughes, Michelle Snyder |
Parish Life Committee | Michelle Snyder, Pat Jacobs |
Worship and Music Committee | Margaret Zabo, Jason Roboski |
Youth Ministries Committee | Richard Salvante |
Clerk Of Session | Bill Cadwell |
Treasurer | Gordon Mitchell |
Presbytery Representative | Michelle Snyder |
Architecture Integrity Committee | Dave Green, Lynne Wohleber |
Administration and Personnel Committee
MEMBERS
Rick Jacobs, Mary Beth Waine, Bill Cadwell
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
2nd Sunday after church/Adult Education
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This committee of ministry is charged by the Session and congregation with the direction and oversight of our church staffing design, the evaluation and support of all church employees, the review and recommendation of all salary and benefit packages, and personnel policy recommendations.
Architecture Integrity Committee
MEMBERS
Dave Green, Lynne Wohleber
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
As needed
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This committee of ministry is charged by the Session and congregation to insure any changes to the building is consistent with the original architectural design.
Building and Grounds Committee
MEMBERS
Dave Hicks, Tim Lease
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
2nd Wednesday at 7:00 pm in Office
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This committee of ministry is charged with supporting the overall mission and ministry of the Bower Hill Community Presbyterian Church, by maintaining and managing the physical facilities for worship, study and fellowship.
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SUB-COMMITTEE: House Committee
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SUB-COMMITTEE: Kitchen Committee
Christian Education Committee
MEMBERS
Betsy Hohlfelder
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
Sundays after church, as needed
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Christian Education Ministry is charged with the planning, coordination and execution of the education program of Bower Hill Church. Through a Biblically based program for the children, youth and adults of Bower Hill Community Church has Christian maturity through Christian nurture as our goal. Through knowledge of the scriptures, awareness of contemporary needs and concerns, adherence to and appreciation of the reformed tradition we seek to better understand our Christian heritage, hope and responsibilities.
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SUB-COMMITTEE: Adult Education Committee
MEMBERS
Dave Green, Mary Beth Waine
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
As needed
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SUB-COMMITTEE: Church Library Committee
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SUB-COMMITTEE: Preschool Operations
Comunication Committee
MEMBERS
Glenn Child, Pat Jacobs, Jim Burke, Theresa Child, Cynthia Gissin, Dave Green, Craig Grella, Phil Johnson, LuAnn McNickel, Chuck Prine, Brian Snyder
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
Varies at 7:00 pm in Room 103
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The committee is responsible for managing the print and electronic communications of the church including the slogan, logos, paid advertising, newsletters, bulletins, pew pamphlets, visitor materials, web site, Facebook page, videos, etc. By using promotional techniques such as utilizing a uniform layout, the committee strives to convey a consistent message which demonstrates the key factors that make Bower Hill unique in all communications both internal and external. In some cases our involvement may be as simple as requesting our logo and slogan is used in all church communications, but the bulk of the material comes from other sources (i.e. the bulletin and newsletter). In other instances the full hands-on-work of creating or maintaining the communication material is done by members of the committee (i.e. paid advertising, some pew pamphlets, and visitor welcome packets).
Finance and Stewardship Committee
MEMBERS
Phil Johnson, Troy Bailey
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
3rd Monday at 7:30 pm in Room 103
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This committee of ministry is charged by the Session with the oversight of the financial affairs of the Bower Hill Community Church.
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The Endowment Committee is a part of this general area.
Mission and Outreach Committee
MEMBERS
Keith Mason, Jean Miewald
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
2nd Monday at 7:00 pm in Room 103
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This committee is responsible for developing, encouraging and engaging the congregation of Bower Hill Community Church in its mission awareness in the reaching out to help others with particular attention to the oppressed and disadvantaged, and witnessing for justice in social, economic and non-partisan political affairs.
Nominating Committee
MEMBERS
Woody Hughes, Margaret Zabo, Mary Lou Frock, Amy Grella, Susan Hicks, Kathy Philson
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
As needed
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This committee is responsible for nominating elders and deacons
Parish Life Committee
MEMBERS
Michelle Snyder, Pat Jacobs
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
To be determined
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
To be updated
Worship and Music Committee
MEMBERS
Margaret Zabo, Jason Roboski
Staff support Jessica Baier
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
1st Thursday at 7:00 pm in Music Room
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This committee is charged with the oversight of all aspects of the worship life of the Bower Hill Community Church , the oversight and enrichment of the music programs and the enhancement of the spiritual life of our membership.
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SUB-COMMITTEE:
Organ Committee
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SUB-COMMITTEE:
Worship Design Team
Youth Ministries Committee
MEMBERS
Amy Grella, Betsy Hohfelder
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
1st Monday at 7:00 pm in the Youth Director's Office
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This committee of ministry is charged with supporting the overall mission and ministry of the Bower Hill Community Presbyterian Church, by maintaining and managing the physical facilities for worship, study and fellowship.